NACCIMA seeks 19% corporate tax, 7.5% VAT
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has sought…
Boardroom diversity stalls in the face of conservative backlash
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at…
Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates
U.S. lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world’s top banking sector climate…
White House shuts 625 million acres of federal water to fossil fuel leasing
The White House permanently closed 625 million acres of federal waters to oil and gas leasing Jan. 6,…
Lassa Fever: NCDC, experts advocate hygiene, early treatment
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever
cases,…
Nigeria’s Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer…
TEF opens applications for 2025 entrepreneurship program
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the opening…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers to…
NSITF targets artisans, traders to widen social safety net
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), yesterday, said it has developed a comprehensive…
SEC to crack down on ponzi schemes in 2025
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja A major preoccupation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), this 2025, is to…